Sandals Barbados

My husband & I went on our honeymoon this February. We had truly the most incredible time from the minute we arrived to the last second before we left. From the beachfront view, to the incredible staff, to the delicious food & drinks, and the atmosphere. We met so many wonderful people visiting from all over the world. We got to explore the beautiful island of Barbados and enjoy the spectacular beaches/ocean. If you are deciding on a honeymoon or trip location, we cannot recommend Sandals Barbados enough! Pictured below are some of the most special staff members who made our trip unforgettable. We cannot say enough about these three! Thank you each for going above & beyond to put a smile on our face! We LOVE BARBADOS!

The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. However, the sun lounger situation is ridiculous. People are putting towels on before 6am and you have very limited chance of finding a vacant one after 8am. Housekeeping is very hit and miss as is filling the in room fridge and providing clean towels. The staff range from very good to sullen and unhelpful, but we were told that a lot are on the equivalent to the UK zero hours employment contracts so that could be one of the reasons. Getting an evening meal is often difficult as you are told the respective restaurant is full and to come back later even though you can see that there are empty tables. The buffet styles breakfast is excellent though. There were four in our party and we are all laid back sort of people but we were all disappointed with the service from a 5 star rated hotel. A suggestion for the management, lock the towel storage racks until 8am to solve the lounger problems. Barbados is beautiful and we will return in the future but I think we will be looking for better accommodation.

Firstly I just want to say me and my partner are blown away at the vacation we have just had at Sandals Barbados. We stayed at the original side but you get use of both hotels which was a huge bonus. We absolutely loved this trip and below is a short breakdown of our experience. Overall roundup LOVE LOVE LOVE this hotel and was our first time visiting a sandals resort and definitely won’t be our last. It was a luxury experience from check in to check out and we were so pleased with nearly everything. Rooms were spacious, food was great, drinks were great and a stunning beach. FOOD We loved the food at this resort, we ate at majority places throughout but our highlights were Neptunes for lunch, Parisian for both breakfast and dinner and kimonos which was the teppenyaki - shout out to chef Bradlee he was amazing and so interactive also food was delicious. Butches food was also very good but service was a little slow we waited an hour our dinner to be served. DRINKS Drinks were good, not too watered down. Best drinks were made in the piano bar on Barbados side and sky bar on royal side. Wine choices were a little poor unless you paid for a bottle which at a luxury all inclusive should be included apart from high end champagnes etc… but their sparkling wine was great which was included. There was a cooler by the pool which was stocked with waters and beers which we thought was a nice touch. SERVICE We were skeptical of the service we may have received after reading a few bad reviews but we were happy with the service we received all around. A real gem in the carribean with friendly staff. Only issue we had was a delay with getting food at Butches and Neptunes for lunch as we had to wait a while. DAY TO DAY Every day was fun but relaxing too plenty of stuff going on throughout the resort without it feeling like a party all the time. To get good sun loungers you need to be down by about 7am but this was not an issue for us. Resturant reservations can also be tricky if not butler level but they reset on a Thursday for the following week so anyone travelling there is a tip. We LOVED our holiday and already thinking of staying at a sandals somewhere else in the carribean. Ignore the negative reviews I think some people just expect way too much - I have stayed at some world renowned hotels and this was up there!

We returned from Sandals Barbados earlier this week after a fantastic ten days at this incredible resort. Our room was ocean facing club level on the fourth floor of the Royal House building with an excellent view of the beach and sea, and was cleaned and restocked regularly by housekeeping. All the staff we extremely friendly and welcoming and ensured we had a great experience. Labron at the infinity pool bar and Hide at the quiet pool on the Royal side provided exceptional service ensuring we were always hydrated. Food was very good throughout with a huge variety of choice. We particularly enjoyed Bombay and Chi for dinner, and Neptunes for lunch with stunning views. I really recommend the Mahi Mahi. Lovers lane had a great selection of beer including the local Dread Hop IPA which is fantastic. I dived most days and the dive team were excellent making sure we had fun but safe dives. Although a bus trip is required to the dive boat, the process is very efficient and well worth it. The dive Instructor Robert was excellent and helped me achieve my deep diver specialization. Jalissa in the dive shop went out of her way to ensure I was able to complete the dives and training I wanted. This was our second visit to Sandals Barbados and we will definitely return.

stayed at Sandals Barbados and overall the hotel itself is really lovely. The rooms are modern, clean, and very comfortable, and the resort is beautifully maintained. The grounds are stunning and you can tell a lot of effort goes into keeping everything looking high-end and relaxing. The staff were also a big positive — everyone we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which made the stay feel warm and enjoyable. However, for a resort of this standard, there were some disappointing aspects. The biggest let-down was the food. While it looked nice, the taste and quality didn’t really match expectations. The menus felt very repetitive, especially for a longer stay, and there wasn’t much variety. It would make a huge difference if the menus were changed more often or if there were more options available, particularly for an all-inclusive resort where food is such a big part of the experience. The entertainment was another downside. For an adults-only resort, it was surprisingly quiet and, at times, quite boring. There really wasn’t much going on in the evenings, and most nights felt very similar. What was most confusing is that everything shuts down so early — often before midnight. For an adult resort, you would expect more nightlife, late-night entertainment, or social activities to keep things lively. There should definitely be more for adults to do in the evenings, such as better shows, themed nights, late-night bars, or even more interactive entertainment. After a certain time, the resort feels almost too quiet, which doesn’t match the adults-only vibe that’s advertised. Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend this resort to younger people unless you’re specifically looking for a very quiet, slow-paced holiday, are on a honeymoon, or are essentially looking to relax and “switch off” completely. It feels much more suited to couples wanting peace and downtime rather than anyone looking for fun, energy, or nightlife. Overall, Sandals Barbados has a lot of potential — beautiful rooms, a lovely setting, and amazing staff — but the food and lack of evening entertainment really held it back. With more variety in dining and more engaging, later-running activities, it could be a much better experience.